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    #3916

    Also, on a less serious note, gateau and Mitchell's podcast is fucking entertaining

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    • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

      Mitchell is fucking right

      Wallaby fans are being sold a steady diet of bullshit in a constant form of ass covering because this has gone very fucking wrong

      Early doors it was a crash at the Bledisloe and Eddie being the guy to turn Rennie's close loses in to wins. Remember smash and grab the world cup?

      Now it's all about 25 and 27 and development and moving goalposts and foggy KPIs because the only team they've beaten is friggen Georgia.

      The fact any Australian fan can sit there and parrot the company line shows how fucked they are.
      Any organisation that wants to call itself high performing sacks the coach if they lose to Wales.

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      @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

      Any organisation that wants to call itself high performing sacks the coach if they lose to Wales.

      I'm pretty sure I mentioned that RA is now less about rugby and more about being a stack of corporate fluffybunnies.

      The guy in charge of Community Rugby at RA? Never been involved in the game prior to that appointment.

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      • NTAN NTA

        @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

        Any organisation that wants to call itself high performing sacks the coach if they lose to Wales.

        I'm pretty sure I mentioned that RA is now less about rugby and more about being a stack of corporate fluffybunnies.

        The guy in charge of Community Rugby at RA? Never been involved in the game prior to that appointment.

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        #3918

        @NTA I really beginning to fear for Aus rugby, it seems to be getting worse rather than better, You and @mariner4life would be probably asking why it's taken me this long. I used to get driven up the wall when I was involved when over there, the game in Qld (and I only knew that area as that's where I was involved) just seemd hell bent on circling wagons on what they had as clubs, and f*** the subbie type clubs. My best mate has just packed in his membership etc, after 25 odd years, and says the frustration is just too much for him to enjoy the game. He still loves rugby as a game, but couldn't believe it when he didn't go to one super game or test match, there used to be a bunch of us that went to games all over , and while all still watch rugby, just seem they all lost that real desire for Aus rugby. And when I ask why, they keep saying things like you mention.

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          @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

          Any organisation that wants to call itself high performing sacks the coach if they lose to Wales.

          I'm pretty sure I mentioned that RA is now less about rugby and more about being a stack of corporate fluffybunnies.

          The guy in charge of Community Rugby at RA? Never been involved in the game prior to that appointment.

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          @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

          @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

          Any organisation that wants to call itself high performing sacks the coach if they lose to Wales.

          I'm pretty sure I mentioned that RA is now less about rugby and more about being a stack of corporate fluffybunnies.

          The guy in charge of Community Rugby at RA? Never been involved in the game prior to that appointment.

          Wait, when did you guys have your governance review or did you arrive there organically?

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          • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

            @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

            https://www.facebook.com/reel/1249254725753285

            Pour yourself a rose 😂

            Not going to be there for 25 Lions and beyond

            Surplus to requirements

            I think Eddie has been very clear about that

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            @MiketheSnow said in Aussie Rugby:

            @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

            https://www.facebook.com/reel/1249254725753285

            Pour yourself a rose 😂

            Not going to be there for 25 Lions and beyond

            Surplus to requirements

            I think Eddie has been very clear about that

            But honestly, that’s so fucking stupid (from him, not you).

            This Wallabies side had the easiest path to a Semi Final of a RWC than any side in the history of the fucking tournament.

            Beat Wales, Fiji and Argentina and you’re on the big stage in a SF - who the fuck doesn’t grab that opportunity with both sweaty mitts and focus on this tournament right here, right now??!

            Who cares about the Lions in 25 yet? Worry about that from 8 weeks time. Since when was a RWC considered a training ground to blood young guys for a fucking Lions tour in 18months!!!

            The contempt this arsehole has shown to Australian media and fans alike is extraordinary. After everything Hooper gave to this team, imagine the poor bastard watching them get walked over by Fiji at every breakdown.

            Unbelievable

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            • voodooV voodoo

              @MiketheSnow said in Aussie Rugby:

              @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

              https://www.facebook.com/reel/1249254725753285

              Pour yourself a rose 😂

              Not going to be there for 25 Lions and beyond

              Surplus to requirements

              I think Eddie has been very clear about that

              But honestly, that’s so fucking stupid (from him, not you).

              This Wallabies side had the easiest path to a Semi Final of a RWC than any side in the history of the fucking tournament.

              Beat Wales, Fiji and Argentina and you’re on the big stage in a SF - who the fuck doesn’t grab that opportunity with both sweaty mitts and focus on this tournament right here, right now??!

              Who cares about the Lions in 25 yet? Worry about that from 8 weeks time. Since when was a RWC considered a training ground to blood young guys for a fucking Lions tour in 18months!!!

              The contempt this arsehole has shown to Australian media and fans alike is extraordinary. After everything Hooper gave to this team, imagine the poor bastard watching them get walked over by Fiji at every breakdown.

              Unbelievable

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              antipodean
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              @voodoo said in Aussie Rugby:

              @MiketheSnow said in Aussie Rugby:

              @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

              https://www.facebook.com/reel/1249254725753285

              Pour yourself a rose 😂

              Not going to be there for 25 Lions and beyond

              Surplus to requirements

              I think Eddie has been very clear about that

              But honestly, that’s so fucking stupid (from him, not you).

              This Wallabies side had the easiest path to a Semi Final of a RWC than any side in the history of the fucking tournament.

              Beat Wales, Fiji and Argentina and you’re on the big stage in a SF - who the fuck doesn’t grab that opportunity with both sweaty mitts and focus on this tournament right here, right now??!

              Who cares about the Lions in 25 yet? Worry about that from 8 weeks time. Since when was a RWC considered a training ground to blood young guys for a fucking Lions tour in 18months!!!

              Keep in mind how the story has changed: Originally it was a "smash and grab" for the RWC. That was the focus, that was the reason they got rid of Rennie before the RWC. Now with the benefit of a single solitary win against the might of Georgia, the tune has changed to young side building for the future.

              The irony is how many of this current squad are likely to stick around in this clearly toxic environment? They'll fuck off OS at the first available opportunity.

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              • NTAN Offline
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                And yet I've seen someone on Twitter today referring to McLennan as a sharp operator.

                There are still some massively deluded fluffybunnies out there.

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                • NTAN NTA

                  And yet I've seen someone on Twitter today referring to McLennan as a sharp operator.

                  There are still some massively deluded fluffybunnies out there.

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                  GibbonRib
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                  @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

                  And yet I've seen someone on Twitter today referring to McLennan as a sharp operator.

                  There are still some massively deluded fluffybunnies out there.

                  It's not known as the world's premier supplier of misinformation for no reason

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                  • NTAN NTA

                    Qld Suburban is basically dead. A few clubs hanging on, playing Friday nights against each other or Premier Club 6th grades.

                    That said, the Premier scene there always appeared much larger than Subbies e.g. 5 men's grades + a couple of colts in Prem versus 1 or 2 grades

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                    #3924

                    @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

                    Qld Suburban is basically dead. A few clubs hanging on, playing Friday nights against each other or Premier Club 6th grades.

                    That said, the Premier scene there always appeared much larger than Subbies e.g. 5 men's grades + a couple of colts in Prem versus 1 or 2 grades

                    Prem scene always appeared much larger I think, because most of subbeis play(od played, don't know who is there now) in either the Gold Coast , or Northern Coast comps? There only a few subbies clubs (I think) in Brisbane itself.

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                      #3925

                      https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/09/20/comment-eddie-must-be-axed-if-he-cant-beat-wales-or-the-game-will-be-in-deep-trouble-in-australia/

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                        Harry posts some good stuff if you can get past all the poetic padding he often throws in. But Eddie will not be chopped cos that would a. cost too much and b. mean McClennan admitting his mistake. Even if the walls get stuffed and then lose the next one, Eddie is here until the Lions minimum

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                        • M Machpants

                          Harry posts some good stuff if you can get past all the poetic padding he often throws in. But Eddie will not be chopped cos that would a. cost too much and b. mean McClennan admitting his mistake. Even if the walls get stuffed and then lose the next one, Eddie is here until the Lions minimum

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                          @Machpants

                          Fuck we all will be sick of Eddie by then.

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                          • ChrisC Chris

                            @Machpants

                            Fuck we all will be sick of Eddie by then.

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                            @Chris said in Aussie Rugby:

                            @Machpants

                            Fuck we all will be sick of Eddie by then.

                            I am already, his maaaaaaaaaate and crazy stuff was amusing for a while. But now he is fucking over NZs only major rugby partner - if Oz can still be called that.

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                              https://twitter.com/JamiePandaram/status/1704798205110870465?s=20

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                                https://twitter.com/JamiePandaram/status/1704798205110870465?s=20

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                                @Tim said in Aussie Rugby:

                                https://twitter.com/JamiePandaram/status/1704798205110870465?s=20

                                That's a concern, obviously PE have the word that TV rights aren't going to take a significant jump after 2026? Also if Aus are really looking at $90m loan to keep them going until Lions/WC cash falls, is a worry. And supposedly looking at taking over Brumbies and Tahs as they got money probs. Seems almost they got more teams etc than they can afford, which is a worry, though not new.

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                                  Tahs are on the bones of their arse, financially speaking.

                                  And why? Let me repeat myself: all these Good Rugby Men, from Good Rugby Schools, can't run a fucking chook raffle.

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                                  • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                                    Also, on a less serious note, gateau and Mitchell's podcast is fucking entertaining

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                                    @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

                                    Also, on a less serious note, gateau and Mitchell's podcast is fucking entertaining

                                    Agreed. Sample from this week with Jeremy Paul:

                                    https://x.com/GoodBadRugbyAus/status/1704775112124240233?s=20

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                                      antipodean
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                                      https://twitter.com/TimHoran12/status/1704890915561918595

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                                      • NTAN NTA

                                        @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

                                        Also, on a less serious note, gateau and Mitchell's podcast is fucking entertaining

                                        Agreed. Sample from this week with Jeremy Paul:

                                        https://x.com/GoodBadRugbyAus/status/1704775112124240233?s=20

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                                        antipodean
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                                        #3934

                                        @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

                                        @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

                                        Also, on a less serious note, gateau and Mitchell's podcast is fucking entertaining

                                        Agreed. Sample from this week with Jeremy Paul:

                                        https://x.com/GoodBadRugbyAus/status/1704775112124240233?s=20

                                        He was an excellent guest.

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                                          I've got on the beers with JP a few times, good bloke

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